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Our SEND Outreach Services have moved to Discovery School, West Thamesmead. Thank you for your patience during the relocation process, we look forward to welcoming you to our new space soon.
Our educational psychologists have put together some resources to help if you think your child is experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).
Your child might be experiencing EBSA if they:
- have significant difficulties in attending school
- experience emotional distress when faced with attending school
- stay home with the knowledge of parents/carers and school staff
- experience an absence of antisocial behaviours
Visit Fablefy – The Whole Child on YouTube for videos on mindfulness and breathing activities to support young people.
Dr Tina Rae has created resources on supporting young people with anxiety:
Visit Dr Tina Rae on You Tube for more resources
There are online communities that also provide support with EBSA:
Join the Chill Hub
We are giving additional support for young people in secondary schools who are experiencing EBSA from September 2024 to July 2025.
The Chill Hub is aimed at young people aged 11 to 16 years old who are struggling to attend school due to anxiety. This is for young people who have been unable to attend school for 4 or more weeks.
Only a professional from the school or working with the family can make a referral.
We hold weekly sessions during term times on Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm.